Valeton GP-200 settings
Hysteria settings for Valeton GP-200
Def Leppard · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Def Leppard "Hysteria" riff tone on a Valeton GP-200, select the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 6, Volume 5, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-07-21
- Preset / mode
- BRIT 64 RHYTHM
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Valeton GP-200 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Volume
- 5
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 6
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the signature 80s shimmer.
- Engage the delay for a subtle slapback effect to thicken the rhythm tone.
- Keep your picking attack tight and controlled for a compressed sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-07-21
- Preset / mode
- SILKY SOLO
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Valeton GP-200 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 6.5
- Delay off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a high level to replicate the lush stereo chorus effect.
- Engage the delay at a moderate level to add space and sustain to your solos.
- Keep your guitar volume at 8-9 for optimal output and clarity.
The original rig
What Def Leppard used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-200 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (white, with Kahler tremolo, three pickups)
- Amp
- Scholz Research & Development Rockman X100 Headphone Amp
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hysteria adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Def Leppard's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Valeton GP-200 for Hysteria?
Start from the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 6, Volume 5, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Hysteria?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Def Leppard use on Hysteria?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (white, with Kahler tremolo, three pickups). Amp: Scholz Research & Development Rockman X100 Headphone Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RG. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Hysteria on other amps
Popular songs on the Valeton GP-200
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.